The race helped launch careers before other regional marathons, including Grandma's, gained wider appeal.| Bemidji Pioneer
In the late 1980s, players began putting away the persimmon for the new metal-headed clubs| Bemidji Pioneer
Born in 1948, the opener has become a state tradition, though not all leaders have been on board with the party-type atmosphere| Bemidji Pioneer
The Vault| Bemidji Pioneer